The Friends of the Library are a group of residents who have a common concern for the library’s active participation in the community and who have a strong conviction that a good library service is an essential part of a strong community.
The Friends of the Casey County Public Library is a volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that advocates for and promotes the library as a vital community asset.
Mission
The mission of the Friends of the Casey County Public Library is to raise funds, enhance marketing, encourage volunteerism, and to support our library in developing, maintaining, and enhancing facilities, resources, and services for the public.
Statement of Purpose
- Maintain a membership of persons supportive of the library
- Organize and hold events to raise funds for special projects not covered in the library’s operational budget
- Encourage gifts, endowments, and bequests for the benefit of the Casey County Public Library
- Stimulate the use of the library’s facility, resources, and services
- Focus public attention on the library as a community asset
Programs and Initiatives
Earth Day
The Friends always have a presence during the library’s annual Earth Day program, where they give away plants and trees.
Monthly Movies
Your Friends sponsor the monthly movies on the second Friday at 6:00 PM and the fourth Friday at 6:00 PM. These are family-friendly movies that everyone in the community is invited to. The Friends not only pay for the license to show these movies, but they also provide popcorn for the viewings.
Jewelry & Craft Sale
The Friends hold an annual jewelry and craft sale with local vendors. All proceeds go to supporting the library!
Comfort Boxes
The latest and greatest community support provided by your Friends are two Comfort Boxes located in each restroom at the library. These boxes provide much-needed sanitary and health items that some members of the community may have difficulty getting elsewhere but which the Friends believe every human has a right to have.
Coffee Bar
Your Friends provide continued support for the coffee bar housed at the Casey County Public Library. Stop by for a complimentary beverage—tea, coffee, or hot chocolate—provided by your Friends while you browse books and enjoy the ambience.